#8B229D

#8B229D

Color Values

HEX

#8B229D

RGB

139, 34, 157

HSL

291.2, 64.4%, 37.5%

HSV

291.2, 78.3%, 61.6%

CMYK

11.5%, 78.3%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4753 0.1974 321.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8B229D;
color: #8B229D;
border-color: #8B229D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.46:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B229D?

RGB(139, 34, 157) · HSL(291.2, 64.4%, 37.5%) · CMYK(11.5%, 78.3%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #8B229D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B229D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B229D background; contrast on black is 2.81:1.